In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie break down the biggest stories shaping the Australian property market in 2025. From Sydney’s affordability crisis to the millennial exodus, we cover everything buyers, investors, and first-home buyers need to know right now.
We explore the shocking gap between Sydney house prices and average incomes, the rise of regional markets like Newcastle, Central Coast, and Townsville, and even homes selling for under $100,000 in regional Australia. Plus, we discuss the RBA’s spending warning, why 61% of first-home buyers are missing out on properties, and which hotspot suburbs are leading the charge in 2025.
🔍 Key Topics Covered:
✔️ Sydney affordability crisis – why house prices are out of reach 🏠
✔️ Millennial exodus – 70,000+ leaving Sydney 🚶♂️
✔️ Houses under $100K – Lightning Ridge, Tasmania & Broken Hill 💲
✔️ First home buyer struggles – why deposits take 6+ years ⏳
✔️ RBA warning – spending, rates & housing impacts 📉
✔️ Top hotspots in 2025 – Townsville, Sydney’s Southwest & more 📈
If you’re a first home buyer, property investor, or just tracking Australia’s real estate market, this episode is packed with insights to help you make smarter decisions in 2025.
ABOUT THE HOSTS
BRAD EAST
Brad East is the Managing Director of Wisebuy Home Loans. Brad is an award winning mortgage broker and has helped 1000’s of clients gain finance to purchase properties. Wisebuy Home Loans is the go to mortgage brokerage for clients wanting out of the box applications approved.
Website → https://wisebuygroup.com.au
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/newcastlemortgagebroker/
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/bradeast_mortgagebroker/
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/bradeastofficial
CASEY TAYLOR
Casey Taylor is the Managing Director of Taylored Property Wealth who specialises in helping clients purchase high performing investment properties. Casey has a huge amount of knowledge when it comes to property investment and will be sharing this with the listeners.
Website → https://tayloredpropertywealth.com.au
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/wealth-property-buyersagent-investment-financialfreedom/
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/casey.taylor_tpw_buyersagent/
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/tayloredpropertywealth